Bloxwich Launchpad, opening in Spring 2025, is an exciting new centre in the heart of Bloxwich, offering digital skills support and training for local people and small businesses. Funded through the Government's Town Deal and delivered by Walsall Council, Launchpad will bring together local partners to help people upskill, access support to get bac...

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September has been a busy month for us at The Recovery College! The Autumn Term is now in full swing, with courses having started on the 16th of September. It's been wonderful to see so many students joining us in person at our various locations, as well as those attending online! There is still some availability for our courses, and we have taster...

October marks the beginning of Black History Month.  This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. The theme for this year is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. This marks a shift towards recognisin...

This is a free eight-week programme for any adult affected by loss which is taking place at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road, Smethwick, B67 6EH.  Some reviews from this course: "This course provided a safe place to talk, cry and laugh. We were supported all the way." "This course has enabled me to look to the future positively." In thi...

Over the next 12 months as part of the programme of work for Better Mental Health, there will be a focus on Men's Mental Health in Sandwell. We want to encourage discussion, raise awareness, promote support available and get people talking about Men's Mental Health.   There are currently 2 surveys open to gather views and ideas about men's men...

Please see the new timetable detailing services and support being delivered by Life in Community from St Johns Church Hall, Tipton. There are lots of great services such as Money Advice, Light Exercise Sessions, Cooking on a budget advice. Complimented by a wealth of community groups such as a Youth Group, Family Playgroup, Walk & Tal...

Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. The theme for 2024 is Transforming and Advancing Change. From 23rd to 29th September there will be a different theme each day. "The 5th annual Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2024 addresses disp...

 Next in our RC Hub Highlights series, Lets dive into this tab - Accessing Help in My Community. In this blog post you can find information about where to find your local food bank, Blooming Menopause Community Group in Sandwell and more. So, What is the RC Hub? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource librar...

Here at the Recovery College we are all about celebrating the successes of our staff and students. So it gives us great pleasure to announce that Liane, Deputy Principal and Kiran, Lead Facilitator have recently gained some amazing qualifications! Liane has gained her Cert Ed and Kiran her PGCE! Well done both, we are very proud of you and your inc...

Hello and Welcome to our Autumn Term at The Recovery College. Welcome back to our students and a warm welcome to anyone joining us for the first time! Our Staff Team have been working hard over the summer break to prepare for the Autumn Term... Our Facilitators have been finalising new courses, and preparing for delivery, Our Admin Team have spent ...

September is often seen as a month of change, whether you are beginning a new journey in education or starting a new job. The Recovery College Hub is a platform full of resources that could help you navigate new changes in your life. Today, We're going to dive into two categories that can help, Stepping into Work and Staff Wellbeing....

The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery. Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and supporting them...

Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. This year's World Suicide Prevention Day campaign carries a crucial message: "Change the Narrative on Suicide."  At The Recovery College, we feel it is important to signpost and share different organisations across the Black Country and national organisations that can support...

A Place of Welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if, and when they need it.   On these two posters below you can find dates, times and locations for Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich

Beat It Percussion Community Events take place across Sandwell. Here is the schedule for September - October 2024 "Sound Relaxation works by using live sensory sounds to gently take people into a state of deep relaxation. It works even for those who find it near-impossible to relax in their daily lives. Sound relaxation benefits peop...

 This newsletter has been created as a way of providing support and information around nature for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands. It features a snapshot of the amazing work being done in the West Midlands connecting people and nature, upcoming events across the West Midlands and any training opportunities within ...

Walsall College will be a running a *free basic photography and videography course in September for anyone aged 19+!  If you've always had an interest in elements of photography or using cameras then this taster course might be for you! This six-week course will take place at the Pleck Library Campus every Wednesday from 18th Septemb...

This Wednesday (4th September) come and join us at our Open Afternoon at our Sandwell Base.  This will take place between 2-4.30pm. There will be an Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. You will be able to meet the team and join our Question and A...

We are back with our Recovery College Hub Highlights series! The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here: The RC Hub   Within the Hub, t...

Join this group provided for those on waiting lists, in recovery or wanting to connect and get involved. Every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm at Myra Harris, Community Bungalow. There are a range of activities and topics to help you improve your wellbeing and build your confidence. This group is created by Just Straight Talk Platform and The A...